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EXp reports a dip in homes sold, agent count in Q1

May 6, 2025

The company reported having 81,904 agents at the end of the first quarter amid an ongoing slide in headcount. It also reported its agents sold 2 percent fewer homes in the quarter compared to a year ago.

$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams

May 6, 2025

HomeQuest Realty has returned to Keller Williams after seven years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9 million in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group.

Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group

May 6, 2025

The team did $180 million in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting.

Fintech startup Upfront announces health benefits offering

May 6, 2025

Care by Upfront is a nationwide health benefits program that can be white-labeled by brokerages on behalf of their agents.

Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass

May 6, 2025

Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1 billion in sales over a 20-year career. Compass's office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively.

Ex-CEO accused of embezzlement sues association ahead of trial

May 6, 2025

Michael Mercurio, the former CEO of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors and San Diego MLS, alleges wrongful termination as a separate suit against him is set to go to trial in October.

Real estate’s beautiful minds wanted: Nominate an Innovator

May 6, 2025

Now more than ever, real estate needs inspirational innovators like you. Nominations for the 28th annual Inman Innovator Awards are still live, but not for long! You've got until May 16 to get your name in the hat for a chance to be known as one of the industry's top innovators.

Lesson Learned: Real estate is about playing the long game

May 6, 2025

Find out what Connecticut Realtor Libby McKinney-Tritschler has learned during her two-decade career and what advice she'd offer new agents just starting out.

How a summer job in the ’70s launched my real estate career

May 6, 2025

Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father's Louisiana real estate company.

Aggravated agents? The problem isn’t the market (it’s you)

May 6, 2025

Many agents lack structure and support, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes, but what they need is real business mentorship, repeatable systems, ongoing marketing education and a sense of community.

10 ways for new agents to grab market share this spring

May 6, 2025

You don’t need 10 years in the business to make an impact this spring, coach Darryl Davis writes. You need 10 moves — done with consistency, creativity and a willingness to learn as you go.

Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway role

May 5, 2025

The seasoned investor has served as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO since 1970. He will continue to serve as chairman as Greg Abel takes on the CEO role in 2026.